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7 Different Places to Visit in Queensland

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Big World Small Pockets

Talk to any fresh-faced traveller who has just arrived in Australia, ask them where they plan on visiting and you’ll usually hear the same answer, “Sydney Harbour, Gold Coast, Cairns and maybe the Whitsundays.” Yet one of the greatest things about spending time in any country is putting down the guidebook, talking to the locals and finding out about some amazing hidden or unusual places; after all, it’s always good to see something a bit different! As such, I thought I’d let you in on 7 great places to visit in Queensland if you’re looking to do just that. 7. Read more

Free Things To Do In Townsville

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Townsville is much more than a departure point for Magnetic Island. We recently spent 4 weeks housesitting in Townsville and saw many backpackers walk only from their accommodation to the Flinders Street bars or to the Island Ferry. Guys, venture out a little! Townsville is a hidden hot-spot of free activities that makes for a cheap and relaxing week in this dry tropical environment. To help get your imagine going, here are my top five free activities In Townsville 1. Swimming at The Strand beaches You will want to jump in the water at The Strand, even if it’s just Read more

Marginal melon season for QLD growers

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Split Melon

A southern Queensland watermelon grower says significantly lower fruit quality and a very low price has combined to make a disastrous season for queensland farms. Ian and Sharon Beard grow 11 hectares of seedless melons near Chinchilla and this year they’ll probably have to throw out 70 per cent of their crop because of quality defects, which means less harvest jobs. Ian Beard says despite growing the fruit the same way they have for years they’ve had serious melon imperfections. “I think the combination of the cold and we had a bit of heat in November, lack of pollination has Read more

Making a buck from bananas

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Bananas

Making a buck is suddenly very hard again for banana growers, a challenging period for Australian Farms. The shortage caused by Cyclone Yasi last year pushed prices in the supermarket to $17/kilo, but there’s a massive oversupply now and they are as cheap as chips. Growers on the north coast of NSW are struggling with other problems as well. They blame the supermarkets for preferring big bananas and those grown in QLD which have less skin blemishes. Ron Gray, president of the of the Coffs Harbour banana growers, says prices have plummeted in the supermarket and he’s struggling to make Read more

Caboolture

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Caboolture, Queensland

A 30 minute drive north of Brisbane, Caboolture is strawberry picking country. Known as one of Australia’s largest strawberry picking regions you will find planting and picking work from March – November. There is an airfield so in town, so make sure you go gliding or sky diving, which is always good fun!   Fruit Picking Work in Caboolture February to November – Pineapples March to April – Strawberry planting June to November – Strawberry picking Fruit Picking Jobs in Caboolture Fruit Picking Jobs in Queensland Where’s Caboolture Getting There The story of Queensland driving is the Bruce Highway and Read more

Chinchilla

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Chinchilla, Queensland

Chinchilla is known as the “Melon Capital” of Australia , with approximately 25% of Australia’s watermelon crop produced here. There’s no beaches in Chinchilla but don’t worry there’s water-skiing, canoeing and many other great activities to get stuck into during your spare time.   Fruit Picking Work in Chinchilla December to April – Watermelons and Rockmelons November – Onions Fruit Picking Jobs in Chinchilla Fruit Picking Jobs in Queensland Where’s Chinchilla Getting There The Warrego Highway will get you in from Brissy in about 3.5hours, while the D’Aguilar Highway will sort you out in 4hours if coming from the Sunny Read more

Dimbulah

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Dimbulah, Queensland

Originally settled in 1880 when gold and minerals were discovered in the region, Dimbulah is located in Northern Queensland about 100km west of Cairns. The main fruits and vegetables in the region are Paw Paws, Longans, Avocados, Lychees and mMngoes, during summer and autumn their’s work on offer!   Fruit Picking Work in Dimbulah February to March – Longans February to April – Avocados November to January – Lychees, mangoes Fruit Picking Jobs in Dimbulah Fruit Picking Jobs in Queensland Where’s Dimbulhah Getting There Some Highway different Place, the Bruce will get you there. Dimbulah is 1,800km north of Brisbane, Read more

Dirranbandi

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Dirranbandi, Queensland

Now your really going inland, Dirranbandi is 600km west of Brisbane and the nearest major town is St George 1.5 hr half drive away. Your not going to get fruit picking work here instead you will find cotton picking and ginning jobs. Dirranbandi is also known for its wool production, fancy a shearing job? Did you know Dirranbandi is said to be an Aboriginal word meaning “swamp abounding in frogs and waterfowl”   Fruit Picking Work in Dirranbandi March to May – Cotton picking & Cotton Ginning Fruit Picking Jobs in Dirranbandi Fruit Picking Jobs in Queensland Where’s Dirranbandi Getting Read more

Emerald

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Emerald, Queensland

A modern country town that now supplies approximately 25% of Queensland cotton. Emerald is also a popular cattle growing area but you will also find work picking Grapes, Melons & citrus fruits. Their is an fossilised tree aged at 250 million years old at the Emerald Town hall, make you sure check that out!   Fruit Picking Work in Emerald March to May – Cotton picking & Cotton ginning March to September – Citrus April to December – Melons May to June – Vine pruning October to December – Grapes Fruit Picking Jobs in Emerald Fruit Picking Jobs in Queensland Read more

Gatton

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Gatton, Queensland

Located between Brisbane and Tooowoomba, Gatton is a town with plenty of fruit picking and harvest work on offer. You will be able to find work picking beans, peas, potatoes, capsicums, zucchinis, melons along with farm work. There’s heaps to do in your spare time, hot balloon rides over the scenic region or sky diving for the thrill seekers!   Fruit Picking Crops in Gatton March to April – Sweet potatoes & Beans (June) May to September – Snow peas May to October – Celery, Chinese cabbage May to November – Cabbage, cauliflower,lettuce, broccoli,Potatoes, beetroot July to November – Carrots August Read more